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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.23, 24,734.21 and 9,965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.23, 24,734.21 and 9,965.25 is: 13,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.23 : 24,734.21 = 9,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.23/24,734.21 = 9,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.23x = 24,734.21 × 9,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.23x = 246,482,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,482,487.44/17,923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.13

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